Golden Tempo takes the Kentucky Derby as Cherie DeVaux becomes the 1st woman to train its winner ^42.8%

New York Daily News - By Associated Press - 5/2/2026, 11:51 PM

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By STEPHEN WHYNO LOUISVILLE — Golden Tempo won the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, making Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown. Ridden by Jose Ortiz, Golden Tempo — who was at the back of the back early — charged down the stretch to make history for DeVaux in the 1 1/8-mile race, winning at... more